Islamabad, Oct 23: The provincial government of Sindh plans to introduce double decker buses in Karachi in a bid to offer a modish public transport to the people of Karachi. This idea forms part of a much larger plan by the government to bring about infrastructural change in Karachi to try and solve the continually arising transport woes faced by the expanding populace in the city.
This announcement has created a buzz, as a lot of people believe that the newly introduced service will enhance both effectiveness and access of public transportation.
The Need for Improved Public Transport
It is Karachi city that faced acute problem of poor public transport system in Pakistan at large. Current displacement inability to address the needs of a city that hosts over 15 million residents. Congestion and absence of functional transportation system leading to organized mode of transport has compounded traffic problem of Karachi not only to the daily commuter but to productivity as well.
Mindful of these challenges, the Sindh government has accorded due emphasis on the upgrades of public transportation and the deployment of double-decker buses was the essential ingredients of this strategy.
Features of the Double-Decker Bus Service
The double-decker bus service presented in Karachi will offer a number of features aimed at making passengers’ experience comfortable, safe, and convenient.
The buses will have some of the efficient and comfortable features that include air conditioning, Wi-Fi among other facilities in the seating plans. Also, the buses would have high security technologies such as close circuit television cameras and fire fighting gadgets among others to enhance passengers safety.
The service is also expected to connect key arteries of the city, so passengers across Karachi can benefit for this facility. Our bus routes will cover populated areas like Saddar, Clifton and Gulshan-e-Iqbal enabling the commuter to go to business, school and health facilities and recreational centers without the agony of dealing with traffic jams.
Boosting Karachi’s Public Image
The new double-decker bus service is planned to be launched in Karachi, and it is not only going to solve the transport problems of the city but also to contribute to the transformation of the city into a modern megalopolis.
Double decks buses popular in large cities such as London and Singapore are one of the most recognizable means of transportation.
Introduction of such a service in Karachi is therefore a sign that the city is dynamic and ready to embrace the trends displayed by other world economies as well as boost tourism and self-esteem.
However, the buses will be mainly for the tourism sector, improving attractiveness and convenience of the public transport, and matching the existing world trends. The new service will also be good for the environment as compared to the normal bus service because the Sindh government has suggested that they may use either or both eco friendly or hybrid models for this service.
